Bangalore's Spatial Gathering

GeoBLR #5: Armchair OpenStreetMap Mapping!

During the June meetup of GeoBLR, we will do some armchair mapping of Bangalore in OpenStreetMap. We will focus on improving the road networks, fixing problems, and tracing buildings.

If you are new to OpenStreetMap, don’t worry – we will have a quick introduction of the basics right at the beginning of the meetup! Please make sure that you create an account on the OpenStreetMap website before that.

We will trace from satellite imagery using the iD editor which works in the browser. Please bring your laptops and your favorite pointing device!

GeoBLR, started in 2013, is a monthly gathering around mapping, spatial technology, and data.

Working closely with the DataMeet community, GeoBLR engages individuals, organisations and the government in conversations around spatial data problems. The idea of openness is at the center of GeoBLR. Since the inception, GeoBLR has organised thirteen meetups around an array of topics like PIN codes, OpenStreetMap, as well as conversation with field experts. In 2015, GeoBLR aims to further strengthen the OpenStreetMap community in the city.